Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES Your Optimus XL-150 High Power 4-Channel Stereo Amplifier is designedto give added punch and power to yourvehicle’s existing autosound system. The amplifier produces up to 40 watts(front) and 110 watts (rear) per chan-nel of clean, powerful sound at all au-dio frequencies with minimum dis...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................................................................... 4 Supplied Hardware ......................................................................................... 4Before You Begin the Installation ...........................
Page 4 - PREPARATION; SUPPLIED HARDWARE
4 PREPARATION SUPPLIED HARDWARE Your amplifier comes with the following items. Be sure you locate everything shownbefore you store or dispose of the packing materials. BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION Before you install your amplifier, read all the instructions in this owner’s manual.And, you shoul...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION ORDER
5 Choosing a Mounting Location A good location for mounting the am-plifier is in your vehicle’s trunk. Wher-ever you decide to mount it, choose alocation that: • Does not interfere with the vehi- cle’s operation • Lets you drill mounting holes with- out damaging other vehicle com-ponents • Allows en...
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6 BEFORE YOU MAKE THE CONNECTIONS The supplied connection cables in-clude all the lead wires you need toconnect the amplifier to ground, power,and your existing autosound system. Important: • Do not cut these wires. If you cut any wire, you cannot obtain arefund or exchange on this prod-uct. However...
Page 7 - CONNECTING GROUND AND
7 Follow these steps to connect the am-plifier to ground, switched power, andprimary power. 1. If you have not done so already, disconnect the cable from yourvehicle’s negative (–) battery ter-minal. 2. Use a screwdriver to connect the spade end of the supplied blackground wire to the amplifier’s GN...
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8 5. Connect the blue/white wire’s other end to your autosound sys-tem’s switched power lead usingone of the supplied twist-on termi-nal connectors. This connection turns on theamplifier when you turn on theautosound system, and turns offthe amplifier when you turn off theautosound system. This prev...
Page 9 - CONNECTING INPUTS; not; If your autosound system has four separate line out jacks
9 CONNECTING INPUTS LOW-LEVEL INPUTS You can connect your autosound system’s low-level line out jacks to the amplifi-er’s low-level line in jacks. If your autosound system does not have low-level line out jacks, see “High Level (Speaker Wire) Inputs” on Page 11 to connect your amplifier. 1. Temporar...
Page 10 - If your autosound system has two line out jacks (left and right)
10 If your autosound system has two line out jacks (left and right) , connect the autosound system to the amplifier as shown: Note: For the best results, use shielded audio Y-adapters such as Cat. No. 42-2435 (not supplied). (illus) 12-2015.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 3:47 PM
Page 12 - Four Speaker Outputs; Floating Ground Connection
12 Four Speaker Outputs Floating Ground Connection Common Ground Connection (illustration) (illustration) 12-2015.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 3:47 PM
Page 13 - Two Speaker Outputs
13 Two Speaker Outputs Floating Ground Connection Common Ground Connection (illustration) (illustration) 12-2015.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 3:47 PM
Page 14 - Preparing the Speaker Wires
14 CONNECTING SPEAKERS You can connect two or four speakersto the amplifier and your autosoundsystem. Preparing the Speaker Wires Caution: You must connect a sepa-rate wire to each speaker terminal asdescribed in the following procedures.Only use a common ground wire orchassis ground if your autosou...
Page 15 - Connecting the Speakers to the Amplifier
15 Connecting the Speakers to the Amplifier 1. Use a screwdriver to connect the front left speaker ’s positive (+) wire to the amplifier ’s SPEAKERS FL (+) terminal. 2. Use a screwdriver to connect the front left speaker’s negative (–) wire to the amplifier ’s SPEAKERS FL (–) terminal. 3. Repeat Ste...
Page 16 - COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
16 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION TESTING THE CONNECTIONS Before you continue, make sure youhave securely made all connections.Then reconnect the cable to the vehi-cle’s negative (–) battery terminal. Set LEVEL (MIN/MAX) on both ends of the amplifier to its mid position (see“Adjusting the Audio Level” ...
Page 18 - OPERATION
18 OPERATION TURNING ON THE AMPLIFIER The amplifier automatically turns on afew seconds after you turn your vehi-cle’s ignition switch to ACC or ON, orturn on your autosound system, de-pending on how you wired the system.The POWER indicator on the side of theamplifier lights when the amplifier is on...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your Optimus XL-150 High Power4-Channel Car Amplifier, but if you have a problem, this chart might help. If not,take the amplifier to your local RadioShack store for assistance. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTION No power — the ampli- ...
Page 22 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus XL-150 High Power 4-Channel Stereo Amplifier is an example of su-perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care foryour amplifier so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquid...
Page 23 - REPLACING A FUSE; Replacing the SFE-Type Fuse
23 REPLACING A FUSE If the amplifier does not operate, youmight need to replace the red powercable’s 25-amp SFE-type fuse or the25-amp blade-type fuse on the amplifi-er’s back panel. Check both fuses. Important: Let the amplifier cooldown and see if it starts again beforeyou assume a fuse needs to b...
Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS
25 SPECIFICATIONS Output Power: Front ..................................... 10 Watts ¥ 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 0.5% THD 20 Watts ¥ 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 10% THD 15 Watts ¥ 2 @ 2 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 1% THD Rear ...................................... 45 Watts ¥ 2 @ 4 Ohms, 20–20 kHz, 0.5% THD 55 Watts ¥ ...
Page 26 - NOTES
26 NOTES 12-2015.fm Page 26 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 3:47 PM
